Kamenice brings together several historical building periods and practical ways to enjoy a stay: the Renesanční tvrz, the Kostel sv. Jakuba Většího church and the Kaple sv. Anny chapel each offer a distinct architectural accent. There is also a brewery with tours and tastings, a ceramics studio that opens occasionally, and marked hiking routes. If you are looking for accommodation in Kamenice, these cultural, culinary and nature-related attractions can help shape your trip. For visits and transport connections, it is worth checking the details for your travel dates.
Renaissance and churches from different periods
The Renesanční tvrz now serves as a museum and can be visited by prior arrangement. It acquired its present form through a renovation in the mid-16th century; the sgraffito decoration on the façade dates from the late 16th century. The same building thus brings together the creation of its present form and a later phase of façade design. If you would like to visit the museum, arrange your visit in advance and confirm the arrangements before you travel.
The building history of the Kostel sv. Jakuba Většího church can be read in several features: it retains a late Romanesque core and a southern Romanesque portal. In the second half of the 15th century, it gained a new Gothic chancel with a triumphal arch. Fragments of late Gothic paintings of a rustic character have also been preserved on the walls of the nave. Romanesque elements and later Gothic additions thus offer different insights into the history of the church.
The Kaple sv. Anny chapel is an example of small-scale central-plan religious architecture in a rustic setting, dating from around 1730. Its present use differs from that of the museum: the chapel is used mainly for weekday religious services because it is more accessible. If you would like to include a visit, check the service schedule in advance.
At the Kaplička sv. Marka, also known as the Kaplička sv. Jana Nepomuckého, the tradition of a procession and devotional service was revived for the Feast of St Mark. Prayers were offered for favourable weather and a good harvest. If you would like to experience this celebration, check before your trip whether it will take place on your travel dates.
Brewery, ceramics studio and planning your visit
Kamenický pivovar MadCat is housed in a former cooperative distillery building dating from 1912. The building was saved in 2018 and converted into a modern craft brewery. Today, the brewery offers guided tours with tastings straight from its storage tanks. This brings together the building's history and an insight into the site's current use. Check before you travel whether a tour is available on your dates.
The Keramika U slunečních hodin studio occasionally opens its doors to individual visitors and groups, and hosts creative workshops. These visits should not be assumed to be available at all times; check the options in advance. Brewery tours and studio visits are separate activities, and you should check the availability of each. This lets you include these interests in your travel plans without assuming fixed opening hours or access on a particular date.
Hiking trails and getting around
The green-marked hiking route from Krahulov to Stáj passes through the municipality of Kamenice. By contrast, the red-marked route from Čeřínek to Třebíč runs along the western edge of the cadastral area, mostly through the Jihlava River valley. The routes therefore differ in their paths and the places they connect. Check the trail markings and conditions locally. The Prosenka natural monument is also located in the municipality of Kamenice.
For geographical orientation, Kamenice lies approximately 18 kilometres east of Jihlava. Transport connections include services operated by ICOM transport to Jihlava, Velká Bíteš, Brno, Luka nad Jihlavou, Měřín, Velké Meziříčí and Bransouze, as well as services operated by TRADO–BUS to Třebíč. Transport services and operators may change, so check the current options before your trip. Together with the varied cultural attractions and visitor experiences, this information can help you decide whether Kamenice suits the focus of your trip.
Discover more destinations: Jezdovice, Vanůvek, Dolni Smrcne, Nová Ríse, Cejle, Čížov, Věžnička, Urbanov.
For the broader travel overview: Okres Jihlava.
